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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.41, 942.58 and 593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.41, 942.58 and 593.71 is: 820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.41 : 942.58 = 593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.41/942.58 = 593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.41x = 942.58 × 593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.41x = 559,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,619.17/682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.06

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